Individual Giving Fundraising Manager

Position

Individual Giving Fundraising Manager

Salary 56,790 EUR per annum

Reporting to

Director of Fundraising & Communications

Line Reports

This role will oversee the work of the Individual Giving team in Depaul’s Dublin and Belfast offices.

Location

Cross Border Role.

Dublin based with hybrid working options available.

Hours

Full Time - Temporary 8 month contract with view to extension

Purpose

The Individual Giving Fundraising Manager, as part of the Fundraising & Communications Team, will work to meet agreed fundraising targets and KPIs, with a specific focus on Individual Giving income streams.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsibility for overseeing, developing and reporting on the implementation of all aspects of Individual Giving fundraising strategies, including line management of relevant staff and stewardship of key relationships, including Depaul third party agents and interns/volunteers.

• Contributing to the overall strategic direction and development of Depaul’s Fundraising and Communications, with a particular focus on Individual Giving.

• Supporting and inputting to the development of Major Gift and Legacy Giving strategies, in consultation with the Director of Fundraising and Communications.

• Supporting the work of the Community Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships teams.

• Providing regular analysis and reporting on Individual Giving to the Director of Fundraising & Communications, including the ability to offer evidence and knowledge-based recommendations.

• Oversight of CRM management and development within Fundraising and Communications, including identifying skills/knowledge gaps and coordinating training for staff.

• Developing strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Depaul Services/other departments).

• Providing values-led leadership to the Fundraising and Communications team as a key member of management.

• Supporting monthly reconciliation process with Finance.

• Providing quarterly reports for the Fundraising and Communications Committee and Board of Trustees, as well as providing more regular reporting and analysis on progress against strategic objectives, KPIs, and targets.

• Keeping up to date on fundraising trends / best practice.

• Acting as a Depaul ambassador and demonstrating our Values.

The above list is not exhaustive; Additional tasks or reports may be added as department develops.

Person Requirements

• A third level degree in marketing, communications, business, or another subject with role relevance.

• Minimum of two years* fundraising or marketing experience (ideally in the voluntary sector) with experience in Individual Giving or Direct Marketing strategies.

• Minimum of 1 years* previous management experience.

• Experience at lower levels will be considered if the candidate can demonstrate an extensive knowledge or strong transferable skills in key areas, alongside and willingness and desire to learn in order to advance their career.

• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills in addition to experience using a CRM system.

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Collaborative, relationship building approach to working with colleagues within own team, with other departments, and externally.

• Ability to manage time effectively and balance multiple work demands, working to tight deadlines and meeting targets within budget.

General Requirements

• While the line manager is specified above, this does not preclude other senior roles from directing or reviewing work or setting dotted line collaborative working relationships between same or different level positions.

• All tasks should be completed in an accurate manner and supported by a clear electronic and hard copy filing system, as appropriate.

• All post holders are required to participate in internal / external meetings as required, including regular supervision and annual appraisal.

• All post holders are required to ensure that all Depaul Ireland policies and procedures are being adhered to, in particularly those relating to health and safety, code of practice and confidentiality.

• All post holders are required to carry out their duties in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work and always working in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of Depaul Ireland.

• As Depaul Ireland is an all-island organisation, regular liaison and collaboration with staff in the Northern Ireland office is required.